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She said: “St Patrick’s Day is one of the biggest days of the year in Strabane and lots of local families love to come out and enjoy the parade every March. “The celebration coincides with the start of Spring and we love to mark the changing season with a magical programme of music, dance, food and folklore. Savour mouth-watering food from local vendors, explore the charm of traditional Irish music and be part of the magic as the St Patrick’s Day Parade winds through the streets, showcasing dazzling displays of colour, creativity, and culture. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Spring in Derry! Key information: Date: Monday, 17th of March, 2025 Plan ahead so you can enjoy an amazing St Patrick’s Day parade in Strabane. 11 March 2025. St Patrick’s Day will see Strabane transformed into a sea of colour and excitement as this year’s parade makes it way from Holy Cross College to the town centre on Monday 17 th March. As a result of the celebrations motorists should expect some The Derry St Patrick’s Day parade makes its way towards the city centre. Photo: George Sweeney. Tens of thousands of people are expected to throng the streets of Derry this St Patrick’s Day. Since 2019 Derry’s St Patrick’s Day Parade has taken place in the city centre. According to a report presented to councillors at Tuesday’s Business and Culture committee meeting, this has proved “popular with participants, attendees and businesses. Last year’s parade had the highest ever attendance figures of 32,500. The Strabane Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Lilian Seenoi Barr issued an invitation to people to get involved saying: “St Patrick’s Day is one of the biggest days of the year in Strabane and lots of local families love to come out and enjoy the parade every March. Encouraging people to come out and enjoy the fabulous St Patrick’s Day Parade, the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Lilian Seenoi Barr said: “We’ve all had enough of the cold, dark days of winter and we are ready to welcome the warmer days of Spring – what better way to greet the new season than with an incredible Encouraging people to come out and enjoy this year’s parade, the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Lilian Seenoi Barr said: “Please come out and watch the parade alongside your friends and neighbours, let’s make St Patrick’s Day an incredible celebration of our heritage and everything Strabane has to be proud off. Amy Carroll of the North West Carnival initiative at a St Patrick's Day parade Derry in 2024 The theme for Derry's St Patrick's Day programme incorporates forest, sky and sea as the city “As the days get longer and colour returns to our green spaces there is a tangible feeling of excitement building around the City and District for the St Patrick’s Day long weekend,” said Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Lilian Seenoi-Barr. City of Derry Spartans’ legion of underage runners are set to highlight the circular recycling message of reusing, recycling and repairing items when they take part in this year’s St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival parade through the city centre. With St Patrick’s Day around the corner, the Derry City and Strabane District Council have organised a whole series of events for Sunday March 17. Tens of thousands of people are expected to throng the streets of Derry this St Patrick’s Day as Derry City and Strabane District Council announced its full programme of music, dance, food and Tens of thousands of people are expected to throng the streets of Derry this St Patrick’s Day as Derry City and Strabane District Council this week announced a comprehensive programme of music, dance, food and folklore for its 2025 Spring Carnival celebrations. The Derry St Patrick’s Day parade makes its way towards the city centre. Photo: George Sweeney. The Strabane parade was also well attended with an estimated 10,000 spectators. Tens of thousands expected in city centre for St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival parade. 12 March 2025. Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr, has urged the public to familiarise themselves with the parking, traffic and travel arrangements in place on Monday March 17th for the city’s annual St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival celebrations. Derry City and Strabane District Council have announced a comprehensive programme of music, dance and performance for the city’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations on Friday March 17. St Patrick's Day Spring Carnival 2025. Celebrate the spirit of Spring this St. Patrick's Day with a magical programme of music, dance and festivities for the whole family. Join us on Monday, the 17th of March, for an unforgettable day filled with colour, culture and community. Event Details: Festival and Events Manager at Council, Jacqueline Whoriskey, revealed that last year’s event attracted record numbers to the city centre. “The St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival is packed
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